Hon. Hilton MacLennan
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Hilton aims to be an effective voice for the people of District 23, Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke as their MLA.
He was the third generation of his family to work their family farm, and he has also worked as a truck driver. Currently, Hilton manages the O’Leary Co-op Feed Mill and Retail Store.
The Stewart Memorial Foundation, the Tyne Valley Community Sports Center, the Tyne Valley Minor Hockey Association, the Bideford United Church Pastoral Charge, and the Friends of Stewart Memorial Hospital are groups that Hilton has volunteered with. His community service was recognized with the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival.
On September 2, 2026, Hilton was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture.
Hilton and Marlene live in Port Hill, and are the parents of Melanie and Adam, and the grandparents of three.
Hilton was elected as the MLA for District 23, Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke, on April 3rd, 2023.
Member History Table
| Constituency | Party | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke | PC | April 2023 | Current Member |
Role(s)
| Responsibility | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture | September 2026 | Current role |
Committee(s)
| Committee Name | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts | Committee Member | 2023 | 2024 |
| Health and Social Development | Observing Member | 2023 | April 2026 |
| Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability | Committee Member | 2023 | Current |
| Education and Economic Growth | Observing Member | 2025 | 2026 |
| Public Accounts | Observing Member | 2025 | April 2026 |
| Public Accounts | Committee Member | April 2026 | September 2026 |
| Health and Social Development | Committee Member | April 2026 | Current |
| Rules, Regulations, Private Bills and Privileges | Observing Member | April 2026 | Current |